Prizes and rewards for finishing the Summer Reading Program can be picked up until Saturday, August 23.
Repeating Events

Books & Brews
One Thursday a month at 5:30pm | 21+
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Stop by Stick City Brewing Company to discuss the monthly book!
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​August 21: Orbital by Samantha Harvey
September 18: Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball
October 16: Sunflowers: S Novel of Vincent Van Gogh by Sheramy Bundrick
November 20: The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa (author) and Philip Gabriel (translator).

Ruff Writers Take-and-Make Craft & More
Once a month | Multigenerational
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Pick up some craft resources and stories for multigenerational family time. This brown bag program provides craft materials, instructions, and a recommended picture book story to open conversations and share positive life stories across different generations of family and friends.

Project Pumpkin
Monday, October 13 to Saturday, October 18 | All ages
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It's time for a pumpkin decorating contest with Character! Pick you favorite literary character and decorate a pumpkin to represent them. Winners will be announced Monday, October 27, with the deadline of Monday, November 3 to retrieve your pumpkin. Either stop by the library to pick up an entry form, or print out the PDF version linked below!
One-Time Programs

Mats with Cats
Saturday, August 30 at 10:30am | 16+
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Join us for a gentle yoga session for adults, surrounded by adorable adoptable kitties! The cats, brought in by Conquer the Colony, will be there to keep you company as you unwind. The session is led by Ginger Solomon, who began teaching yoga for Animal Friends and now can be found at Yoga on Mars. Cash donations to help Conquer the Colony, while not necessary, are always appreciated!

Introduction to Preservation (September Program Added Due to Demand)
Saturday, September 13 at 10am | Adults
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Learn the basic of canning, the best practices for safely drying foods, and how to preserve food at home during this information workshop from Penn State! When signing up for this program, select the Mars location from the drop down menu.

Home Food Preservation: Fermentation
Friday, October 17 at 10am | Adults​
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Discover the art and science of fermenting pickles and sauerkraut with this program from Penn State! Whether you're a beginner of seasoned home food preserver, this session offers practical guidance to help you create safe, flavorful fermented foods at home. When signing up for this program, select the Mars location from the drop down menu.

World War II Footlocker Program
Saturday, November 8 at 11am | All ages
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Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall are going to bring their World War II Footlocker Program to the Mars Area Public Library! The presentation covers a variety of topics related to the United States' involvement in the conflict and includes artifacts, documents, and photos from the museum's collection that can be handled and passed around by the audience.

Self Defense Class
Saturday, November 15 at 10:30am | 14+
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Learn how to defend yourself from sexual assault and intimate partner violence in a two hour workshop led by trained advocates. It is recommended to attend with a trusted partner, friend, or family member.
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This hands-on workshop involves pairing up for practice scenarios that include physical contact with each other.
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The program is geared towards women. However, male partners can learn how to support and practice with their female partners.